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FNUS56 KOTX 171255  
FWFOTX  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
 
   
DISCUSSION  
 
A WARMING AND DRYING TREND BEGINS TODAY WITH MAX TEMPERATURES  
8-15 DEGREES WARMER COMPARED TO SATURDAY. AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND  
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL INCREASE ACROSS FAR NORTHEAST  
WASHINGTON EARLY THIS AFTERNOON AND MOVE SOUTHWARD THROUGH THE  
EARLY EVENING. SHOWER CHANCES RETREAT MAINLY TO THE MOUNTAINS FOR  
MONDAY AND TUESDAY. BREEZY NORTH WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE  
OKANOGAN VALLEY INTO THE WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN THIS MORNING INTO  
THE EARLY AFTERNOON.  
 
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FORECASTS FOR 20 FOOT WIND SPEEDS (VALLEYS AND RIDGE TOPS) ARE  
10 MINUTE AVERAGES REFLECTING RAWS WIND.  
***VENTILATION INDEX IS DERIVED FROM TRANSPORT WIND  
MULTIPLIED BY THE MIXING HEIGHT DIVIDED BY 100.  
CATEGORIES: LOW (< 200), MODERATE (200-500),  
HIGH (500-800), AND VERY HIGH (> 800).  
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WAZ696-698-180145-  
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-  
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,  
AND LEAVENWORTH  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH  
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69 VALLEYS AND 47-57 MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........11 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 40-55 PERCENT  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 6 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 25 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 8 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (655) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO HIGH  
(794) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF RAIN  
AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS IN THE EVENING.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-48 VALLEYS AND 31-41 MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED  
MOUNTAINS.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 5 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25  
MPH IN THE EVENING.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 8 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (555) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW  
(71) OVERNIGHT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71 VALLEYS AND 48-58 MOUNTAINS.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 40-55 PERCENT  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
20 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 6 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (427) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (904) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39 TO 49 VALLEYS  
31 TO  
41 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 61 TO 71 VALLEYS...49 TO 59 MOUNTAINS. WEST  
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 41 TO 50 VALLEYS  
34 TO  
44 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 67 TO 77 VALLEYS...54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS. WEST  
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 54 VALLEYS  
38 TO  
48 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 67 TO 77 VALLEYS...54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS. WEST  
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 53 VALLEYS  
37 TO  
47 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 69 TO 79 VALLEYS...56 TO 66 MOUNTAINS.    
SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 46 TO 55 VALLEYS  
39 TO  
49 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 71 TO 81 VALLEYS...59 TO 69 MOUNTAINS.  
 
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 24 - 30 2026  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
 
WAZ697-180145-  
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL  
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-67 VALLEYS AND 45-55 MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........7 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 4 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 20 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 7 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 25 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (405) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
HIGH (650) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A  
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS EARLY IN THE EVENING. WIDESPREAD FROST IN  
THE LATE EVENING AND EARLY MORNING.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-48 VALLEYS AND 31-41 MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED  
MOUNTAINS.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20  
MPH IN THE EVENING.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 6 TO 14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25  
MPH IN THE EVENING.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (375) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO  
LOW (42) OVERNIGHT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69 VALLEYS AND 46-56 MOUNTAINS.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 6 TO 13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (384) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
HIGH (696) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 48 VALLEYS  
30 TO  
40 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 58 TO 68 VALLEYS...46 TO 56 MOUNTAINS. WEST  
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43 TO  
53 VALLEYS...35 TO 45 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 65 TO 75 VALLEYS...53 TO  
63 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 4 TO 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 53 VALLEYS  
36 TO  
46 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 67 TO 77 VALLEYS...54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS.    
SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 46 TO 55 VALLEYS  
37 TO  
47 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 69 TO 79 VALLEYS...56 TO 66 MOUNTAINS.  
 
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 24 - 30 2026  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
 
WAZ704-180145-  
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE  
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-72.  
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-30 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN  
THE MORNING.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (726) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY  
HIGH (999) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-47.  
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (696) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW  
(52) OVERNIGHT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-73.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING  
TO THE SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (364) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (908) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 48. HIGHS 65 TO 74.  
NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43 TO 53. HIGHS  
70 TO 79. WEST WIND 4 TO 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 55. HIGHS  
73 TO 83.  
 
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 24 - 30 2026  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
 
WAZ703-180145-  
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-73.  
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-30 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 7 TO 18 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35  
MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1100) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (1212) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN  
THE EVENING.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-47.  
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (732) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW  
(40) OVERNIGHT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-75.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-30 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO  
THE SOUTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (290) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (898) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 55. HIGHS  
69 TO 79. WEST WIND 9 TO 20 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 56. HIGHS  
74 TO 84.  
 
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 24 - 30 2026  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
 
WAZ702-180145-  
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE  
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72 VALLEYS AND 55-63 MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........13 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........12 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT DRIER  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 4 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 6 TO 14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
 
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (810) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (1094) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
EARLY IN THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE EVENING.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-44.  
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 60-70 PERCENT  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT DRIER  
MOUNTAINS.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE  
EVENING.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN  
THE EVENING.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (806) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO  
LOW (36) OVERNIGHT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 VALLEYS AND 56-64 MOUNTAINS.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST UP TO 4 MPH IN THE MORNING  
SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (430) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (862) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 52. HIGHS  
68 TO 78 VALLEYS...60 TO 70 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 4 TO 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 71 TO 81 VALLEYS  
 
64 TO 73 MOUNTAINS.    
SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 50. HIGHS 74 TO 84 VALLEYS  
 
66 TO 75 MOUNTAINS.  
 
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 24 - 30 2026  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
 
WAZ699-180145-  
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN  
THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71 VALLEYS AND 53-62 MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........25 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 5 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 5 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (772) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY  
HIGH (1155) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
EARLY IN THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE EVENING.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-44.  
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........30 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER  
MOUNTAINS.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH  
IN THE EVENING.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH  
IN THE EVENING.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (795) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW  
(32) OVERNIGHT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-72 VALLEYS AND 55-64 MOUNTAINS.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-40 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 6 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 6 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (504) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY  
HIGH (864) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39 TO 46. HIGHS 63 TO 73 VALLEYS  
 
56 TO 65 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 49. HIGHS 68 TO  
77 VALLEYS...60 TO 69 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 44 TO  
52. HIGHS 69 TO 79 VALLEYS...61 TO 70 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO  
10 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 53. HIGHS  
72 TO 82 VALLEYS...64 TO 74 MOUNTAINS.  
 
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 24 - 30 2026  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
 
WAZ700-701-180145-  
SELKIRK MOUNTAINS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 700)-  
FOOTHILLS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 701)-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF METALINE FALLS, IONE, COLVILLE,  
DEER PARK, AND NEWPORT  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF FROST AND PATCHY FOG  
EARLY IN THE MORNING. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE LATE  
MORNING AND AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-69 VALLEYS AND 51-61 MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........13 DEGREES WARMER VALLEYS, AND 8 DEGREES  
WARMER MOUNTAINS.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 25 PERCENT DRIER  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH UP TO 6 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH UP TO 8 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (817) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (1143) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
EARLY IN THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE EVENING.  
AREAS OF FROST AND PATCHY FOG EARLY IN THE MORNING.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-42.  
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........80-90 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER  
MOUNTAINS.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST UP TO 6 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST UP TO 6 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (710) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW  
(31) OVERNIGHT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS EARLY  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-71 VALLEYS AND 53-63 MOUNTAINS.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 40-55 PERCENT  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST UP TO 3 MPH IN THE MORNING  
SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO  
THE SOUTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (413) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (825) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 37 TO  
45. HIGHS 64 TO 72 VALLEYS...54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND  
UP TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39 TO 47. HIGHS 68 TO  
76 VALLEYS...58 TO 68 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 41 TO  
50. HIGHS 69 TO 78 VALLEYS...60 TO 70 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND  
UP TO 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 51. HIGHS  
71 TO 81 VALLEYS...63 TO 73 MOUNTAINS.  
 
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 24 - 30 2026  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
 
IDZ101-180145-  
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,  
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH  
MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS IN THE MORNING. MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS  
LIKELY EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-63 VALLEYS AND 45-55 MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........14 DEGREES WARMER VALLEYS, AND 8 DEGREES  
WARMER MOUNTAINS.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 55-70 PERCENT  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT DRIER  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH UP TO 6 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH UP TO 7 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (813) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (888) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF RAIN  
SHOWERS IN THE EVENING. WIDESPREAD FROST OVERNIGHT.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-42.  
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........81-100 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 75-90 PERCENT  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER  
MOUNTAINS.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST UP TO 6 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST UP TO 6 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (501) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW  
(34) OVERNIGHT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF FROST EARLY IN THE  
MORNING. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE LATE MORNING AND  
AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-66 VALLEYS AND 49-59 MOUNTAINS.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........40-50 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 50-65 PERCENT  
MOUNTAINS.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST UP TO 3 MPH IN THE MORNING  
SHIFTING TO THE WEST 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO  
THE WEST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (431) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
HIGH (719) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 35 TO  
45. HIGHS 61 TO 67 VALLEYS...51 TO 61 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND  
UP TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 47. HIGHS 64 TO  
71 VALLEYS...54 TO 64 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 40 TO 48. HIGHS 67 TO 73 VALLEYS...57 TO 67 MOUNTAINS.  
SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 42 TO 50.  
HIGHS 67 TO 74 VALLEYS...57 TO 67 MOUNTAINS.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 50. HIGHS 71 TO  
78 VALLEYS...62 TO 72 MOUNTAINS.  
 
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 24 - 30 2026  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
 
WAZ705-706-180145-  
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-  
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,  
AND GRAND COULEE  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS LATE  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-73.  
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-30 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........12 PERCENT DRIER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 6 TO 16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN  
THE MORNING.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (890) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (1096) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN  
THE EVENING.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-48.  
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (813) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO  
LOW (58) OVERNIGHT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-75.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-30 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 8 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO  
THE SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (275) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (951) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43 TO 53. HIGHS  
70 TO 80. WEST WIND 9 TO 20 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 55. HIGHS  
75 TO 85.  
 
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 24 - 30 2026  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
 
WAZ707-708-180145-  
WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707)-EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN -  
PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708)-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOSES LAKE, EPHRATA, SPOKANE, PULLMAN,  
RITZVILLE, WILBUR, AND CHENEY  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-72.  
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........13 PERCENT WETTER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 4 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25  
MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (868) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (1086) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN  
THE EVENING.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-46.  
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........71-90 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING  
TO THE NORTHEAST 3 TO 9 MPH OVERNIGHT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (801) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO  
LOW (49) OVERNIGHT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-75.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING  
TO THE SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (317) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
VERY HIGH (829) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 41 TO 48. HIGHS 67 TO 76.  
SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 50. HIGHS 71 TO 79. WEST  
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 52. HIGHS 73 TO 81.  
SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 54. HIGHS  
75 TO 85.  
 
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 24 - 30 2026  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
 
WAZ709-180145-  
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY  
555 AM PDT SUN MAY 17 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-67.  
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO  
THE NORTHWEST 7 TO 14 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (557) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY  
HIGH (872) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS UNTIL  
EARLY MORNING.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-43.  
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........70-80 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (728) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW  
(90) OVERNIGHT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-40 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO  
THE WEST 4 TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (420) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO  
HIGH (729) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 41 TO 50. HIGHS  
68 TO 78. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 50. HIGHS  
74 TO 84.  
 
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR MAY 24 - 30 2026  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
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